Face-Off Yearbook 2011: MCLA Player of the Year Watch

For the last few weeks on InsideLacrosse.com, we've been rolling out a bunch of content from the 2011 Face-Off Yearbook from rankings and polls to All-America lists and conference rankings. There's so much more inside the Face-Off Yearbook so make sure to pick up a copy at the IL Shop. They also make great holiday gifts for lacrosse fans of all ages and sunday, December 19 is the last day you can place an order to guarantee delivery by Christmas.

New to the Face-Off Yearbook this year is the MCLA preview, which includes IL's preseason top 15 teams and a player of the year watch, which is below.

Trevor Yealy, Attack, Michigan

?The nation's leading goal scorer in 2010, Yealy will once again be a handful for opposing defenses. While the passes will more than likely be coming from sophomore Thomas Paras rather than Kevin Zorovich, you can guarantee Yealy will continue to finish.?

Ryan Westfall, Midfield, Arizona State

One of the best midfielders in the nation last year, Westfall is a do-it-all player who will be at the core of Arizona State's offense once again this season. Strong with the ball in his stick while also having the ability to finish, Westfall will be even more key in a midfield that loses Anthony LaFlam.??

Cooper Kehoe, Attack, Colorado State?

There was never any doubt Cooper Kehoe could score but after working on the feeding aspect of his game last year, Kehoe became one of the most dynamic attackmen in the MCLA, putting up 41 goals and 38 assists.

Nick Johnston, Goalie, Oregon

?The nation’s top goalie, Johnston give the Ducks a chance to win in every game. Consistent and steady, he came up big on the biggest stages in 2010, including a 23-save, .742 save percentage in Oregon’s automatic qualifying win over Simon Fraser in the PNCLL finals.??

Matt Walrath, Longstick midfielder, Chapman

The best in the MCLA at his position, Walrath came onto the scene after transferring to Chapman from Division III Stevens last season. A terrific athlete who can run all day, score goals and play defense, Walrath will be an important element for the Panthers' defense this season.

A.J. Blackburn, Attack, Colorado

A second team All-American in 2010, Blackburn was at the center of a Colorado offense that struggled at times through the Buffs' rollercoaster season. With some additions on attack, Blackburn will have even more opportunities to create in 2011.